Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography

Turning Passion into Purpose. London South Bank University (LSBU) are excited to be recruiting for the post of Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography. The Diagnostic Radiography programmes have an established and successful team that collaborates with practice partners, regulators and students to align with LSBUs values – EPIIC: Excellence in delivering a quality education service; Professionalism in being accountable and responsible in delivering education that inspires; Integrity creating an environment of trust; Inclusivity is our strength, celebrating differences within a vibrant community and advocating for no barriers to brilliance; Creativity, encouraging and opening opportunities for innovation, research and entrepreneurship to enhance LSBUs standing.

This post offers the successful candidate, the opportunity to provide inspirational practice education leadership for the Diagnostic Radiography programmes. You will lead and contribute towards teaching and learning across modules at undergraduate pre-registration level and where appropriate at postgraduate level. The post holder will create and support the delivery of high standard teaching materials. Support the DR team members with admissions, skills and simulation sessions. Provide support for assessments, marking and pastoral and placement support for students.

Main duties of the job

(a) Prepare innovative educationalmaterials to deliver high quality teaching as evidenced by strong modulefeedback and high student success on taught modules, as appropriate, in thesubject area

(b) Undertake moduleco-ordination/leadership, as appropriate, including contributing to thedevelopment of specified, high quality modules/courses which meet studentsneeds as specified by the Executive Dean (or delegate)/Head of Department

(c) Prepare, invigilate, mark andmoderate assessments, in accordance with University policies and procedures,providing provide timely and effective feedback to students

(d) Contribute to the practice basedlearning of students, field trips, residentials and other student activities asrequired from time to time

(e) Provide personal tutoring andmentoring of students in accordance with University policies and procedures asrequired from time to time

About us

Ourambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of allbackgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledgebase, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society.

Torealise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, whoare enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bringideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation;collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliantpeople who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.

AtLSBU, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which isfuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will betrusted and recognisedfor your unique contribution.

Youwill be part of a great team, turning your passion intopurpose.

Job responsibilities

• Core activities – Learning and teaching

(a) Prepare innovative educational materials to deliver high quality teaching as evidenced by strong module feedback and high student success on taught modules, as appropriate, in the subject area

(b) Undertake module co-ordination/leadership, as appropriate, including contributing to the development of specified, high quality modules/courses which meet students needs as specified by the Executive Dean (or delegate)/Head of Department

(c) Prepare, invigilate, mark and moderate assessments, in accordance with University policies and procedures, providing provide timely and effective feedback to students

(d) Contribute to the practice based learning of students, field trips, residentials and other student activities as required from time to time

(e) Provide personal tutoring and mentoring of students in accordance with University policies and procedures as required from time to time

2. Core activities – Research, knowledge transfer and professional impact

(a) Remain abreast of the developments in the relevant academic discipline

(b) Actively support School/University activities that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice

3. Core activities – administration, management, leadership and citizenship

(a) Support for the core business of the School, including participation in the processes for the recruitment, selection, enrolment, and induction of students, attendance at University recruitment events visits to partner schools and other marketing initiatives etc.

(b) Administrative duties required for the smooth running of the School, including monitoring attendance, maintaining assessment records and carrying out module evaluations, in accordance with the regulations of the time

(c) Attendance and participation meetings related to the subject area delivery and development, including Course Boards, Examination Boards and other Departmental, School and University meetings

(d) External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)

(e) Mentorship of colleagues

(f) Demonstrate positive attitude, actions and commitment across all areas of activity including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Higher level activity examples – Learning and teaching

(a) Publish in educational journals and other academic media

(b) Contribute to conferences through lectures or poster presentations

(d) Receive educational recognition (e.g. nomination for awards or external acknowledgement)

• Higher level activity examples research

Achievements in some of the following areas, at a level consistent with national impact in the appointees discipline:

(a) Publications (journals, books, chapters that are nationally recognised)

(b) Other research outputs (e.g. exhibitions, compositions, direction/production of performances etc.)

(c) Research grants as principal or co-investigator

(d) PhD supervision

(e) Research presentations at symposia and conferences

• Higher level activity examples knowledge transfer

(a) Winning external funding for applied research

(b) Winning educational funding (e.g. partnerships and collaborations)

(d) Developing patents and spin out companies

(e) Developing research to provide impact in society or in the economy

• Higher level activity examples professional impact

(a) Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies

(b) Contributing to successful bids for commissioning of professional education, or contributing to major commissions

(c) Contributing to higher-level CPD in the discipline

(d) Assisting in organising conferences, symposia and seminar programmes.

• Higher level examples administration, management, leadership and citizenship

(a) Management and leadership within the School at course level, or through contribution to School/University activities

(b) Work with charities/NGOs

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A good honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism (essential). A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional experience or PhD in an appropriate or closely related discipline (desirable)
• Registration with the HCPC (essential)

Experience

• B: Teaching experience
• Evidence of ability to meet the teaching needs of the School at degree level and/or postgraduate level (essential)
• Evidence of undertaking PhD supervision in the subject area (desirable)
• Substantial post registration experience as a diagnostic radiographer (essential)
• Contemporary working knowledge of UK health care policy, particularly in relation to radiography (essential)
• Evidence of a reflective and thoughtful approach to pedagogy with emphasis on: effective communication; the use of stimulating and effective learning and teaching strategies; and the development of effective blended learning and digital/remote delivery strategies.
• D: Academic management and planning
• Ability to contribute to Academic Management and Planning at Department and School levels. Ability to take a leadership role within the Department with a proven record of management skills including the ability to motivate staff. Able to demonstrate an ability to successfully undertake the management of projects. An ability to multi-task, problem-solve and work under pressure is essential. You will be expected to be able to manage and prioritise workload to meet set deadlines.
• E: Research and scholarship, enterprise, and professional engagement
• Evidence of significant achievement or potential to make a substantial contribution to the work of the Department and School in respect of at least one of the following three areas:

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£42,759 to £50,024 a yearInclusive of £3,975 London Weighting